Surgical mission (not) impossible--now what?
J Craniofac Surg
; 21(5): 1488-92, 2010 Sep.
Article
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| ID: mdl-20818246
ABSTRACT
International surgical missions, particularly those that address patients with clefts of the lip and palate, have become increasingly common. Numerous groups have been organized to provide these services. A plastic surgeon participating in these endeavors should have full knowledge of the details involved not just for himself but to maximize safety and optimize outcomes for these patients. An understanding of the issues surrounding trip preparation, the in-country logistics, proper preoperative patient selection, and intraoperative and postoperative issues are all essential to a successful experience. In this article, the authors review and discuss lessons learned from a combined total of more than 100 international trips. Relevant literature is reviewed, and additional pearls from this body of knowledge are presented.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Plástica
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Fenda Labial
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Fissura Palatina
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Missões Médicas
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos